Angwin, CA Colleges
Angwin
Angwin is a census-designated place (CDP) in Napa County, United States. California. It is part of the northern San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 3,051 at the 2010 census. Its area code is 707. Its two zip codes are 94508 and 94576. It is in the Pacific time zone.
The town was named in 1874 for Edwin Angwin who ran a resort on the land the town now occupies. Edwin Angwin (1841–1919) was a native of St. Agnes, Cornwall. Angwin is a Cornish surname meaning "the white" (an = the; gwynn = white) and is comparable to the English surname "White."
Angwin is home to a large number of Seventh-day Adventists. In 1909, Pacific Union College, an Adventist liberal arts college, moved from Healdsburg to Angwin.
Although many of the residents refrain from drinking alcohol because of religious beliefs, the area is becoming a popular area for winemakers to plant vineyards and build wineries.
Schools in and around Angwin, CA
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Pacific Union College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 1,517 students; $24,996 average out-state tuition; $24,996 average in-state tuition |
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Santa Rosa Junior College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 23,785 students; $6,474 average out-state tuition; $708 average in-state tuition |
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Empire College School of Business
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 847 students |
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Sonoma State University
Four or more years; Public; 8,158 students; $11,160 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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Napa Valley College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 7,780 students; $4,632 average out-state tuition; $624 average in-state tuition |
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Solano Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 12,073 students; $6,210 average out-state tuition; $780 average in-state tuition |
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Touro University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $0 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
Angwin, CA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
Popular Majors in Angwin
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Business/Commerce
- Biochemistry
- Early Childhood Education
- Biology
- Psychology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Music
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- English Language and Literature
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Fine Arts
- Social Work
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Social Science
- French Language and Literature
- History
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
